TASTING NOTES FOR Te Mata Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2025

🍷 Appearance
Brilliant pale gold with subtle olive-green hues. Bright, youthful and crystal clear in the glass, reflecting freshness and vitality.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, revealing lime juice, gooseberry, blackcurrant and passionfruit layered with guava, fresh fennel and classic flinty notes. Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit provide immediate aromatic appeal.

👅 Palate
Crisp and energetic, delivering flavours of lime, grapefruit, gooseberry and ripe tropical fruit. Fresh natural acidity drives the palate, while subtle herbal notes and mineral complexity add balance and definition.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light-bodied and finely textured with a mouth-watering freshness. The finish is clean, lively and persistent, leaving lingering citrus, passionfruit, fresh herbs and gentle flinty notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A vibrant Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc combining expressive tropical fruit with citrus freshness, subtle herbaceous character and distinctive mineral complexity. Bright, balanced and highly drinkable.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, fish tacos, goat’s cheese salad, Thai-inspired dishes, sushi and lightly spiced seafood.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Te Mata Estate Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, aromatic and beautifully balanced expression of Hawke’s Bay. Packed with lively fruit and refreshing acidity, it offers excellent drinking and impressive versatility at the table.

Cheers Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷